2019 X5 G05 tow rating going up to 7200 lb

Nativetexan · 06-28-2019, 06:55 PM

Just got a quote today from dealer to add a hitch to my wife’s X5.

$1,700 installed with wiring harness....

I called another option who recommended the stealth hitch, installed for $700, no wiring harness.

Anyone else seen any other options out there?

I’m only hauling a bike carrier, and want to make sure the hitch isn’t lower than the bumper, but has the factory look of being in the bumper, which apparently only the “dealer can do” (said by both dealer and other hitch installer).

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Tenac · 06-28-2019, 07:08 PM

Other than a roof mount bike carrier, I don't think you have any other options.

bono · 06-28-2019, 08:44 PM

Get OE hitch from one of the online sources, and get it installed in one of the hitch places. Probably no more than 3 hours work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nativetexan

Just got a quote today from dealer to add a hitch to my wife’s X5.

$1,700 installed with wiring harness....

I called another option who recommended the stealth hitch, installed for $700, no wiring harness.

Anyone else seen any other options out there?

I’m only hauling a bike carrier, and want to make sure the hitch isn’t lower than the bumper, but has the factory look of being in the bumper, which apparently only the “dealer can do” (said by both dealer and other hitch installer).

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Nativetexan · 06-28-2019, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bono

Get OE hitch from one of the online sources, and get it installed in one of the hitch places. Probably no more than 3 hours work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nativetexan

Just got a quote today from dealer to add a hitch to my wife’s X5.

$1,700 installed with wiring harness....

I called another option who recommended the stealth hitch, installed for $700, no wiring harness.

Anyone else seen any other options out there?

I’m only hauling a bike carrier, and want to make sure the hitch isn’t lower than the bumper, but has the factory look of being in the bumper, which apparently only the “dealer can do” (said by both dealer and other hitch installer).

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bono

Get OE hitch from one of the online sources, and get it installed in one of the hitch places. Probably no more than 3 hours work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nativetexan

Just got a quote today from dealer to add a hitch to my wife's X5.

$1,700 installed with wiring harness....

I called another option who recommended the stealth hitch, installed for $700, no wiring harness.

Anyone else seen any other options out there?

I'm only hauling a bike carrier, and want to make sure the hitch isn't lower than the bumper, but has the factory look of being in the bumper, which apparently only the "dealer can do" (said by both dealer and other hitch installer).

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Hmmm I'll look into that, surely a hitch within the bumper can't command such a premium!

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Tenac Brigadier General 4537 Rep 3,506 Posts Drives: All Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Other than a roof mount bike carrier, I don't think you have any other options. __________________ 2022 M8 Comp Convertible 2023 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 2019 718 Cayman Base 2015 M235 Manual On the list for the M2 CS
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